Teach English in China
by Ms. M
Thinking about moving to China and work as an English teacher, but uncertain where to begin? Or, already here, but having difficulties dealing with your daily life? Then this podcast is for you. It hopes to give you a current, comprehensive and objective view of the English-teaching environment in China. It also provides you with some practical pointers on how to better manage your job and life in the Middle Kingdom.
Episodes
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Public Holidays and Typical Work Schedules
· How many public holidays does China have and when are they observed? · What do typical work schedules look like for most English teaching jobs? Working as an English teacher in China can have a good number of holidays and breaks, and work schedules can be more flexible, relatively speaking. In...
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What will you be expected to teach (higher education institutions) ? Part II
Episode description • What will I be asked to teach in colleges and universities? • Would I have to prepare course materials by myself? • What kind of support could I expect to get in teaching? T extbooks mentioned in this episode are: Compelling Conversations, Cambridge English Skills Real...
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What will you be expected to teach (higher education institutions) ? Part I
Episode description • What will I be asked to teach in colleges and universities? • Would I have to prepare course materials by myself? • What kind of support could I expect to get in teaching? Textbooks mentioned in this episode are: Compelling Conversations, Cambridge English Skills Real...
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What will you be expected to teach (compulsary level ed)?
Episode description • What content will I be asked to teach? • Would I have to prepare course materials by myself? • What kind of support could I expect to get in teaching? Well, it depends on where you are, who you will be teaching, and what type of schools or organizations you are working for....
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Some Dos and Don'ts in a University EFL Classroom in China
Episode description • What are some things that you could do to facilitate your teaching and classroom management? • What are some things that you should NOT do to keep your job safe and keep your teaching effective? Let’s explore some answers to these questions with a very experienced teacher…
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Podcast Intro (updated)
Thinking about relocating to China and work as an English teacher? Already there, but are meeting some difficulties in your job or life as an expat? Having trouble managing your students or the materials? Being the very first podcast on this topic, I am very proud to present mine and would like…
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Job Interviews
Episode description: • How do most employers in China conduct their interviews? • How should an applicant prepare for a face-to-face or a distant interview (via audio or video)? • What are some dos and don’ts in the China context? • What do interviewers look for? This episode discusses these...
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Job Applications Part II
Part II of my interview with an HR and education expert from Singapore - Mr. Lawrence Tan on issues about and his advice on various aspects and steps of the job application process. To connect with Lawrence, you can search for Lawrence Tan @ SkillsFuture SG on LinkedIn. Contact me at...
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Job Applications Part I
Episode description • How to make your resume/CV and cover letter seem like a good fit for the English-teaching position at the particular school/organization? • How to stand out from hundreds of applicants for the same job? • What are some other tips and pointers for those who do not have any...
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Job Search
Episode description • Where can I find teaching English job opportunities? • What should I be aware of when looking at the information sources? • How do I communicate with potential employers? • What if I’m not a native English speaker? This episode will try to answer these questions for you....
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Professional Qualifications
Episode description • What academic degrees and professional qualifications are needed to teach English in China? • What can you do to better prepare yourself as the first step? Let’s discuss what you’ll need to obtain in order to be qualified to teach English in China. Contact me at...
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Chinese Culture & Conventions Part II
Episode description Are most Chinese people collectivists or individualists (source: https://geert-hofstede.com/)? What’s the food culture like? What about dating and marriage? This episode discusses how these cultural aspects may affect your life in China. Contact me at [email protected]...
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Chinese Culture and Conventions Part I
Episode description How could I prevent myself from getting cultural shocks in China? Or how can I get over it faster if I'm already here and experiencing it? Is it necessary to learn the Chinese language? What’s religions’ role in China? Are Chinese medicine widely used? This episode explores...
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China's Economy
Episode description What’s China’s current economic development like? What kind of living standards and daily conveniences could you expect to see? And what about salaries for foreign English teachers? This episode provides you with some answers. Contact me at [email protected] for any...
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Why Would You Relocate to China?
Episode description What kind of people have relocated to China to teach English? What are the reasons for them to make this move? Have things been working out well for them? This episode discusses a few cases and hopes to make you think about your own situation as to whether or not you would be…
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About this show
Thinking about moving to China and work as an English teacher, but uncertain where to begin? Or, already here, but having difficulties dealing with your daily life? Then this podcast is for you. It hopes to give you a current, comprehensive and objective view of the English-teaching environment in China. It also provides you with some practical pointers on how to better manage your job and life in the Middle Kingdom.
Hosted by
Ms. M